Reuben Reina​

Reuben Reina has represented the United States at all levels of distance running and is the most accomplished runner in San Antonio history. The John Jay High School graduate dominated local and state 1600 and 3200-meter races for three years, winning both events at the state championships in 1984, 1985 and 1986. This feat has never been duplicated. He was also state cross-country champion in 1985. He was the Greater San Antonio Sportsman of the Year in 1985 and 1986.​​

Reina ran collegiately at the University of Arkansas where he was a two-time NCAA 3000m indoor champion, an eight-time All-American in track and cross-country, and winner of seven individual Southwest Conference titles. He ran on Razorback teams that won six NCAA team championships and eleven Southwest Conference titles. Reina ran the 5000-meter event at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona where he finished fifth in the qualifying round. He is a two-time USA Cross Country Champion, in 1994 and 1996. He has represented the USA in five world championship track and cross-country events, two Goodwill Games, and numerous international competitions. ​

His personal best times include 3:40.81 at 1500 meters, 3:57.08 for the mile, 7:43.02 in the 3000 meters, and 13:24.78 in the 5000 meters. He has been inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, the University of Arkansas Hall of Honor, the Arkansas Track & Field Hall of Fame and the Hispanic National Hall of Fame. ​